Published: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 5:35 p.m.

He was born in Belgium and moved to Chicago in 1955 and was a resident of Henderson County for the last 12 years. Al was a son of the late Emilius MichaŽl and Ludovica Camilla De Graeve Van Cleven and was preceded in death by his sister.

Al studied art in Belgium and was so very proud of his many works of art which consisted of drawings, lithographs and paintings. His career was in Graphic Arts.

Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Bonnie Van Cleven; two sons, Marc Van Cleven and his wife Linda and Eric Van Cleven; grandchild, Katie Lovenberg and her husband Mike; two great grandchildren, Kamryn and Riley Lovenberg; nephew, Gilbert Provo and his wife Bernice; grandniece, Kristine Blackwelder and her husband Derek and their children, Clark and Brynn.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or a charity of your choice.

<p>HENDERSONVILLE — Alphonse O. Van Cleven, 84, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at his residence.</p><p>He was born in Belgium and moved to Chicago in 1955 and was a resident of Henderson County for the last 12 years. Al was a son of the late Emilius MichaŽl and Ludovica Camilla De Graeve Van Cleven and was preceded in death by his sister. </p><p>Al studied art in Belgium and was so very proud of his many works of art which consisted of drawings, lithographs and paintings. His career was in Graphic Arts.</p><p>Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Bonnie Van Cleven; two sons, Marc Van Cleven and his wife Linda and Eric Van Cleven; grandchild, Katie Lovenberg and her husband Mike; two great grandchildren, Kamryn and Riley Lovenberg; nephew, Gilbert Provo and his wife Bernice; grandniece, Kristine Blackwelder and her husband Derek and their children, Clark and Brynn.</p><p>A celebration of life will be held at a later date.</p><p>In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or a charity of your choice.</p><p>Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.</p>